At Texas Qualifier Connect, we are specialists in Texas contractor licensing. we have deep knowledge of each licensing board and regulatory process.
‘Texas does not license General Contractors, but we connect you with licensed trade qualifiers (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc.) to meet state requirements.’
‘Texas does not license General Contractors, but we connect you with licensed trade qualifiers (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc.) to meet state requirements.’
At Texas Qualifier Connect, we are specialists in Texas contractor licensing. we have deep knowledge of each licensing board and regulatory process.
At Texas Qualifier Connect, we simplify contractor licensing nationwide. Whether you’re operating in Florida, Texas, California, New York, or anywhere in between, our system eliminates delays, ensures compliance, and connects you with the right licensed qualifier to keep your projects moving.
Share your trade (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) and project details.
We connect you with a licensed professional in good standing.
We guide you through Texas compliance paperwork.
‘Tell us your trade and project needs and we’ll connect you with a licensed
We connect you with vetted companies and handle compliance so you can protect your license.
No. Unlike Florida or California, the state of Texas does not issue a statewide “General Contractor” license. However, almost every major city (such as Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and Fort Worth) requires GCs to register locally, provide proof of insurance, and sometimes post a municipal bond before pulling permits.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) oversee the following “regulated” trades:
• Electrical: Requires a Master Electrician to qualify the business.
• HVAC/Mechanical: Categorized as Class A (unlimited) or Class B (limited tonnages).
• Plumbing: Requires a Master Plumber with a “Responsible Master Plumber” (RMP) designation.
• Well Drilling & Pump Installation.
For state-licensed trades, the TDLR requires specific General Liability coverage:
• Class A HVAC: $300,000 per occurrence / $600,000 aggregate.
• Class B HVAC: $100,000 per occurrence / $200,000 aggregate.
• Electrical Contractors: $300,000 per occurrence / $600,000 aggregate.
Texas is the only state where Workers’ Compensation is optional for private employers (known as “non-subscribers”). However, we strongly recommend it, and many commercial clients or government contracts will require it as a condition of the project.
In Texas, the qualifier for a plumbing or electrical company is often called the “Responsible Master.” This individual must not only hold the highest level of license but also submit a “Certificate of Insurance” to the state board linking their license to your specific business entity.
Generally, a Master Electrician or Master Plumber can only serve as the “Responsible Master” for one contracting company at a time. They must be an owner or a full-time employee of that entity.
Yes, Texas has robust reciprocity for Electricians and HVAC contractors.
• Electrical: Reciprocity exists with states like North Carolina, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Georgia.
• HVAC: Agreements are in place with Georgia and South Carolina.
• Note: You must typically have held your out-of-state license in good standing for at least one year.
If your Master license holder leaves, you must notify the TDLR or TSBPE immediately. For Plumbing (RMP), you generally have 30 days to designate a new Master; for Electrical, you must appoint a new Master before performing any further work or pulling new permits.
Yes. Most Texas trade qualifiers (Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing) must complete 4 to 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every year to keep their license active.
Contractor Qualifier Connect operates a contractor qualifier network. We introduce licensed contractors who are willing to act as qualifiers to vetted construction companies that require a qualifying individual under applicable state law.
Our role is limited to introduction, vetting, and administrative coordination. We do not perform construction services, supervise work, or act as a licensing authority.